West Potomac High School of Fairfax County, Va., has been in the center of the media lately. Quite frankly, receiving nationwide attention (including this column in a university newspaper) is a great achievement. However, most of the attention is negative...
If you asked me what's the most irritating name I have ever heard, without hesitation I would shout the name Sarah Palin. I must admit, however, her personality is enticing, but where is her substance? Her philosophy on life seems to be based on a children's...
Aaron Brooks, columnist: By far the best thing about Thanksgiving is the food. I have an apartment so I can cook good meals, but ugh, November has been busy. Most of my meals this month have come from Subway, Big Rapp Daddy's and Taco Bell. Needless to...
In my first blog, I detailed my preliminary research in creating a broadcast outlet for students to showcase their talents, events, etc... My initial thought was utilizing Channel 20, which is currently the host for daily bulletins and Northern Television...
This Tuesday's election saw the Republican Party taking control of the House of Representatives, and a getting a bigger presence in the Senate. For this week's "In Focus," various Northern Star columnists, and a guest commentator, will weigh in on this...
Thursday's Perspective articles dealt<a href="https://northernstar.info/opinion/article_ada3f0b2-e24c-11df-9c8c-00127992bc8b.html">with the contentious issues of the public office and <a href="https://northernstar.info/opinion/columnists/article_627dcdae-e23f-11df-ae69-0017a4a78c22.html">the...
I will not tip-toe around this topic by explaining how character and "realness" makes for a good governor or mayor. Instead I am going to tell you the truth. Politics is not for everyone.Many of you may not know this but right now I am eligible to run...
The political campaigns are ratcheting up in anticipation for the election, only a couple of weeks away. Every politician is trying their hardest to show why they are the better candidate for political office. For this week's "In Focus," various Northern...
This Friday marks the apex of Homecoming 2010 activities. A king and queen will be crowned, alumni will join students in watching NIU play Buffalo, and there will be much rejoicing. For this week's "In Focus," various Northern Star columnists will weigh...
After three semesters of no outlets to express my passion for broadcast, I decided to investigate the lack of student-driven television broadcasting opportunities at NIU. That drew me to observe the only two channels hosted by NIU, Channel 8 and 20. It...
Where did the time go? It is already a week or so past the middle of the semester, and yet it feels like just last Thursday was move-in day. Some of you will soon reap the benefits of the hard work you put in this semester, while others will probably...
